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LOT 0722

Roman Bronze Ring with Seated Fortuna Gemstone

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (2.03 grams, 21.6 mm overall, 15.7 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)).

D-section hoop and ellipsoid bezel with inset gemstone, intaglio motif of a seated goddess holding a sword blade-uppermost. [No Reserve]

Provenance

with Archaeologia, Switzerland, before 1983.
Ex private North American collection.
London private collection, 2016.

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LOT 0722

Roman Bronze Ring with Seated Fortuna Gemstone

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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